OCBC-NUS study to look into what would make Singaporeans buy electric vehicles
OCBC Bank and the National University of Singapore (NUS) will jointly conduct a new study later this year to look into what would make Singaporeans switch from conventional petrol or diesel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).
Proton inks deal to sell smart EVs in Malaysia, Thailand
Proton and smart Automobile Co Ltd (smart) has formalised a deal following the signing of a General Distributorship Agreement (GDA) today, which will see the national car maker launching the first model by the fourth quarter of 2023.
Việt Nam needs extra $368 billion to achieve net zero emissions
As the energy industry has a crucial role in achieving net zero emissions by 2050, it requires a structural transition toward green growth. Therefore, Việt Nam needs assistance from developed countries regarding both financial and technical issues.
Waste biofuels to be ‘key driver’ in energy transition
Waste-based biofuels could be a key driver of the energy transition transforming today’s limited supply of low carbon transportation fuels and creating a local, circular economy, according to a new Wood Mackenzie report.
New solar farm to take Malaysia closer to renewables target
A new solar farm began operations early this month, taking Malaysia another step forward in the quest to reach the target of generating at least 20% of its energy through the use of renewables by 2025.
RATCH to acquire Nexif Energy portfolio
Denham Capital and Nexif have signed a share sale agreement with Thailand’s RATCH Group for Nexif Energy’s portfolio of renewable energy and storage assets in the Asia Pacific.
JERA takes stake in Vietnamese renewables player
JERA, through its subsidiary JERA Asia, is taking a stake in Vietnamese renewable energy producer Gia Lai Electricity Joint Stock Company (GEC).
Chinese tech helps Malaysia move toward low-carbon energy
Chinese technology in gas turbine power generation plays a key role in Malaysia’s drive toward low-carbon energy, speakers said on Tuesday at the Global Gas Turbine Power Generation Summit.
